Reception at this chic hotel is tucked into a tower that is part of the town's ramparts. Rooms are blend of high-end antique-styled furnishings and comfy patterned linens. The superb restaurant (open noon to 2.30pm and 7.30pm to 10pm) faces onto place des Victoires, which allows al fresco dining in summer. It's essential to book ahead.
Hôtel les Basses Pyrénées
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